Published Dec 12, 2022

881: Classic ACP 5 Important Lifestyle Changes To Banish Anxiety

Gina Ryan delves into five crucial lifestyle changes, from optimizing sleep and diet to practicing gratitude and meditation, offering actionable strategies to effectively manage anxiety and cultivate mental well-being.
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  • Inflammation

    Reducing inflammation is crucial for managing anxiety, as it can affect both the body and the brain. emphasizes the importance of eliminating inflammatory foods like dairy, sugar, and processed foods, which can exacerbate stress and anxiety 1. She suggests using a food journal to identify and avoid personal food sensitivities, which can significantly reduce inflammation and its impact on mental health.

    Our brain gets inflamed. And so you really want to be eliminating these things so that you can be on the top of your game.

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    By addressing these dietary factors, individuals can experience less stress on the body and improve their overall well-being.

       

    Triggers

    Eliminating dietary triggers like caffeine and alcohol is another key strategy for reducing anxiety. advises that caffeine consumption can mimic a stress response, adding unnecessary stress to the body 1. She shares stories of individuals who experienced significant improvements in their anxiety levels after cutting out caffeine and alcohol.

    Drinking caffeine or eating caffeine is exactly the same as having a stress response.

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    By removing these triggers, people can alleviate some of the stress burden they carry, leading to a calmer and more balanced state of mind.